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Matale in August 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Matale in August 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether August is a good month to travel to Matale, Sri Lanka.

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Matale in August 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Matale in August in summary
Favourable weather
Min 25°C Max 31°C 106 mm 5 day(s) 72% 31% UV 7 11.1 h/day
Best activities in August
Hiking and trekkingCultural visits and heritageNature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Very large crowds 06:01 18:23
Hourly weather

Average weather in Matale in August 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Matale in August 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in August. This allows you to forecast the weather in August 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Matale in August

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Matale in August.

Temperatures and rain in Matale in August

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in August.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of August is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

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Average rainfall

About the climate in Matale in August

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Matale in August

Check the seasonal normals in Matale in August and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
August
Weather data July August September
Outside temperature
Average temperature 28.0°C 28.2°C 28.5°C
Maximum temperature 30.4°C 30.9°C 31.2°C
Minimum temperature 25.5°C 25.4°C 25.7°C
Record maximum temperature 35.0°C
(2012)
36.0°C
(2013)
36.0°C
(2014)
Record low temperature 17.0°C
(2021)
20.0°C
(2021)
21.0°C
(2020)
Number of days at +30° 22 day(s)
(71%)
23 day(s)
(74%)
25 day(s)
(83%)
Number of days at +18° 31 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
30 day(s)
(100%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 22 km/h 21 km/h 19 km/h
Wind temperature 25.5°C 25.4°C 25.7°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 88.0 mm 106.1 mm 131.5 mm
Number of days with precipitation 18 day(s)
(58%)
19 day(s)
(61%)
17 day(s)
(57%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 5 day(s)
(16%)
5 day(s)
(17%)
7 day(s)
(22%)
Record precipitation in one day 34.8 mm
(2010)
60.0 mm
(2021)
60.4 mm
(2010)
Other weather data
Humidity 72% 72% 72%
Visibility 9.7 km 9.6 km 9.5 km
Cloud cover 33% 31% 32%
UV index 7 7 7
Daily sunshine 12h 11h 12h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h58 06h01 05h58
Sunset time 18h29 18h23 18h07
Day length 12h31 12h22 12h09
Our opinion on the climate in August
The review of Where And When favourable weather favourable weather favourable weather
Activities and events

What to do in Matale in August?

Best activities in August
Hiking and trekkingCultural visits and heritageNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Matale in August last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Matale in August 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
20°C29°C1.9 mm
2
Patchy rain nearby
21°C27°C7.9 mm
3
Light drizzle
20°C23°C3.3 mm
4
Light rain shower
20°C22°C5.2 mm
5
Light rain shower
20°C25°C2.1 mm
6
Light rain shower
20°C25°C1.7 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
21°C28°C0.0 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
20°C28°C0.0 mm
9
Patchy rain nearby
20°C29°C0.1 mm
10
Patchy rain nearby
19°C29°C0.1 mm
11
Patchy rain nearby
19°C28°C0.0 mm
12
Patchy rain nearby
20°C27°C0.1 mm
13
Light rain shower
20°C26°C0.8 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
19°C28°C0.2 mm
15
Patchy rain nearby
19°C27°C0.1 mm
16
Patchy rain nearby
19°C26°C0.4 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
20°C27°C0.6 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
21°C27°C1.6 mm
19
Clear/Sunny
19°C29°C0.0 mm
20
Clear/Sunny
19°C31°C0.1 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
20°C32°C2.4 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
21°C28°C9.4 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
20°C28°C0.3 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
20°C30°C0.0 mm
25
Patchy rain nearby
20°C30°C0.0 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
20°C30°C0.0 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
19°C28°C0.7 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
20°C28°C0.6 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
20°C28°C1.0 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
21°C27°C1.5 mm
31
Patchy rain nearby
21°C28°C0.1 mm
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Where to go near Matale in August?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Matale in August: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, it’s a good time. Conditions are favorable in Matale in August, which places this month 7th out of 12.

Expect an average of 31°C during the day and 25°C at night, with about 106 mm of precipitation spread over 5 rainy days.

Expect about 11.1 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Hiking and trekking, Cultural visits and heritage and Nature and landscapes. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Yes: this month is in Very large crowds, with a visitor index of 85/100. Book your accommodation and transportation well in advance.

The most favorable months in Matale are: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and December. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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